Homemade Split Pea And Ham Soup
This hearty, soul-warming split pea soup transforms simple pantry staples and a ham bone into pure comfort in a bowl. Rich, creamy, and packed with vegetables, this traditional recipe creates the perfect meal for cold days when you need something nourishing and satisfying.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup split peas
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1 ham bone
- 1-2 onions chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 potato sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced ham for garnish
Instructions
- Add boiling water to split peas in a large pot and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let soak for 1 hour.
- Add ham bone, chopped onions, diced carrot, sliced potato, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Cook slowly over medium-low heat until peas are tender, approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove ham bone from the soup.
- For smooth soup, rub peas through a sieve, or leave unstrained for rustic texture.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- If soup is too thick, add water to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with diced ham before serving.
Notes
Soup thickens as it cools, so add extra water when reheating leftovers
Can substitute ham bone with 1-2 cups diced ham or ham hocks
For vegetarian version, omit ham bone and use vegetable broth instead of water
Soup can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated
Freezes well for up to 3 months in airtight containers
Add bay leaves during cooking for extra flavor depth
Blend partially with immersion blender for varied texture
Nutrition
Serving: 240ml | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g